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Artist’s Background
Ben Goossens worked for 35 years in Belgium as an ad agency art director
Upon retirement, Goossen started creating photo montages influenced by surrealism and reminiscent of artists such as Dali and Magritte
His composite work is seamless and of a dreamscape nature
His work is recognised in prestigious international photography circuits
Goossen’s work is widely published and highly respected.
Techniques & Tools
Composite images
Masking techniques
Healing, cloning and cleanup
Adding textures, natural elements
Dodging & Burning
Gradients
Painting with light
Tone and density
Blending modes
Hue & Saturation
Shadows and highlights
Brushes
Asthetics
His work is immaculate – attention to detail
Adds lighting to give a realistic view to a surrealist image
Careful choice of tones complimenting
Composition
The small details add value to the finished image.
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